1 hour ago ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Snags $147 Million to Lead Box Office

Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest installment of the Universal Pictures dinosaur franchise, scored the top spot in theaters over the five-day Fourth of July holiday, grossing $147.3 million in the US and Canada despite middling reviews from critics.

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6 h. ago Calgary Stampede, July 6: Politics and pancakes | Today's music picks | Tough choices for rodeo athletes

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Calgary Stampede

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13 h. ago Day 2 of Calgary Stampede Rodeo: Early calendar start makes for tough travel decisions

Athletes faced with financial choices to make due to Fourth of July shows ongoing State-side

Culture

14 h. ago Hundreds of bikes will take over Toronto streets for a huge party this month

Toronto's most joyful underground movement isn't happening in a club; it's actually happening on two wheels and is giving Tour de France (well, almost)!Bike Party Toronto is back on Saturday, July 12, and if you've ever seen a glowing stream of cyclists cruising through the city blasting music and dressed in wild outfits, chances are you've already had a taste of it.Think: a mobile dance party, a rolling rave, and a community ride all rolled into one neon-lit night. The concept is simple: you, your bike, a speaker, lights, and a bunch of new friends ready to take over Toronto’s streets and parks on a mystery route that turns into one big roaming celebration.How's that for a summery Saturday night?So, how does it work?Riders meet up at 7:30 p.m. (location to be revealed via email for those who sign up), deck out their bikes in glow sticks, blinkies, LEDs ( basically anything that lights up), and get ready for the ultimate ride of their lif...

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14 h. ago Toronto's only Hawaiian festival returns this month and it's totally free

If you're craving sunshine, island rhythms, and a taste of aloha spirit — without leaving the city — mark your calendars for AlohaFest Toronto, happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mel Lastman Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Back for another high-energy edition, this vibrant, all-ages festival is Toronto's only event dedicated to the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, and that's enough reason that you don't want to miss it!Presented by local hula school Hālau Hula I Ka Lā, AlohaFest brings together the dance, music, food, and community spirit of Polynesia for a full-day celebration. Expect a jam-packed schedule of live Polynesian dance and music performances featuring artists from across the GTA and beyond.Performers will take the stage in colourful regalia to showcase the rich traditions of Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, and more.The festival grounds will also host a curated marketplace of island-inspired vendors offering everything from handmade ...

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16 h. ago Kenny vs. Spenny, Ivan Decker polar opposite hilarious at Grindstone Comedy Fest

Organizers wary Kenny vs. Spenny would get somehow illegal at Grindstone Comedy Fest didn’t have to long to wait to grit their teeth a little as the former was waving a weapon around at the latter’s face on the mainstage Friday night. “Anyone out there have a knife?” 58-year-old Kenny Hotz beckoned the way improv […]

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18 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY – Final Puck Drop: Championship Game Closes Out the 36th Annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament

Toronto Pro Hockey vs. BC Junior Canucks EDMONTON, Alberta, July 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —     WHAT: Join us for the final puck drop of the 36th annual Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament! After a successful week of elite youth hockey, the tournament culminates in an exciting championship game between Toronto Pro Hockey and BC […]

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23 h. ago B.C. news briefs: One man dead in motorcycle crash in Surrey | Shots fired in Abbotsford

News briefs for Saturday, July 6, 2025.

Events

23 h. ago July Fourth holiday marked by shootings in several cities and fireworks

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — This year’s Fourth of July holiday was marked by multiple shootings across the U.S., including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts of violence in his city. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey told reporters early Saturday morning that […]

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24 h. ago Quebec bar suspends law licence of alleged Mafia leader Leonardo Rizzuto

MONTREAL — Quebec’s bar association has suspended the lawyer’s licence of Leonardo Rizzuto, who was one of 11 people arrested last month in a police operation targeting organized crime. The Barreau du Quebec announced this week that it had provisionally suspended Rizzuto’s licence as of July 2. The 56-year-old is the son of the late […]

Politics

25 h. ago B.C. climate news: Report shows Canada's wildfire emissions in 2023 exceeded all other sources | Climate justice advocate, Comox councillor join race for B.C. Greens leadership

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025.

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27 h. ago Where Will Crypto Mining Go Next? PFMCrypto Launches New Mobile Cloud Mining App for Earning Anytime, Anywhere

Turn spare time into crypto earnings—PFMCrypto’s new mobile app lets users mine digital assets remotely, settle in multiple tokens, and build passive income on the go (Supports BTC, DOGE, XRP, ETH Settlement). Farington, England, July 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With rising interest in alternative ways to grow digital wealth, PFMCrypto is proud to announce […]

Technology

30 h. ago Calgary Stampede, July 5: Shania Twain at Dome tonight | Today's music picks | Inaugural breakaway roping event

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Calgary Stampede

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40 h. ago Christina Lake Cannabis Announces Filing of Audit Financial Statements

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (“CLC” or the “Company“) (CSE: CLC) is pleased to confirm that further to its news release dated July 2, 2025, the Company has filed on SEDAR+ its audited financial statements, accompanying management discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certifications for […]

Culture

42 h. ago Human remains located after California fireworks warehouse explosion

Investigators have located human remains following an explosion at a Northern California fireworks warehouse, Yolo County said in a statement Friday. Seven were missing after the Tuesday fireworks explosion near Esparto, which gripped the small farming community. It sparked a massive fire that led to other spot fires. Nearby Fourth of July celebrations were called […]

Events

42 h. ago Press Release for Early Warning Report Regarding Carcetti Capital Corp.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jonathan Awde, of 1588-609 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1G5, today announced that on June 26, 2025, he acquired ownership of 3,150,000 Common Shares (“Common Shares”) in the capital of Carcetti Capital Corp. (“Carcetti”), a company with a head office at Suite 67 East 5th […]

Economics

43 h. ago Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed […]

Economics

44 h. ago Rain contributed to collision on B.C. mountain coaster ride: Report

A parent and child were injured in the 2024 collision in a Revelstoke resort

Events

45 h. ago Starbucks baristas in Burnaby join union for respect and authenticity at work

BURNABY, British Columbia, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starbucks workers at Kensington Square in Burnaby are the latest to join the growing wave of unionized baristas across Canada. The United Steelworkers union (USW) proudly welcomes these workers as part of the expanding national campaign for fairness, dignity and a real voice on the job. […]

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45 h. ago Montero Announces Completion of Return of Capital and Comments on Share Price Volatility

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: MON) (OTCPK: MXTRF) (“Montero” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced return of capital to its shareholders (the “Shareholders”). The return of capital was completed through a cash distribution totalling C$15,036,892.50, paid out pro rata […]

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